May 7, 1953 - January 23, 2017

A man of kindness, conviction and intelligence, Stephen was loved by all who knew him. His life's work was software engineering but his true passions were family, friends and Diet Coke. He had a wide variety of interests including history, politics, romantic comedies, and science fiction Born in San Diego, Stephen was a USDHS graduate and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served 6 years in the US Air Force and then earned a BS in computer engineering from UNM, an MBA from SDSU and worked at many San Diego tech companies during his career. In earlier years, he was active in Scouting and a volunteer at St. Therese and Blessed Sacrament parishes. Stephen and Veronica Valdisera Meyers celebrated 41 years of marriage, raising 3 sons, Dennis, Kenny and Andrew. The family has grown to include 2 daughters, Marisa and Blythe, and 2 grandchildren, Logan and Ruby, with another due in April. Stephen also leaves 2 sisters, Mary Ann and Susan, sister-in-law, Roberta Stagnaro, 6 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and -nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, in-laws and one nephew. His passing was unexpected, leaving a big hole in all of our hearts.